At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$24,932 per capita
Home Value
$126,700
Zillow: $107,091
Violent Crime
693/100K
5,188/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Fulton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fulton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fulton residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,932. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fulton is $126,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,091. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Fulton reports 693 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,188/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fulton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density861/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$24,932
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,700
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$107,091
Housing Units129
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent693/100K
Property5,188/100K
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation259 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fulton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.